Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12145 · announced April 5, 2012 · Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals) · 4,100 units affected
The product
This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.
The hazard
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Public Bikes toll-free at (855) 840-1400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.publicbikes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.